Practical Nursing

Practical Nursing students.

Upcoming Start Dates

  • Currently Accepting Applications for the Practical Nursing Program starting November 2025

    Please use the information request form or call our office at 315.963.4283 for an application packet.

  • Practical nurses perform hands-on patient care in a high-demand occupation. This program prepares students to work as a practical nurse in such places as homecare agencies, nursing homes, physicians’ offices, hospitals and healthcare clinics. Students learn through classroom, lab and clinical experiences. Upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). Upon successful completion, students will be issued a CiTi Certificate of Completion.

    • SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) Code: 29-2061

    • U.S. Department of Labor: www.bls.gov/SOC

    • HEGIS Code 5209.20

    Disclaimer: Criminal background, conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, may affect your ability to be licensed in the state of New York. 

Curriculum

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  • Phase 1 - 605 hours

  • Phase 2 - 595 hours

Application Requirements

    1. Complete an application

      1. Pay application Fee: non-refundable $75 - due upon submission of an application (cash, credit card, check or money order)

        1. Apply online

        2. Print and mail a completed application to 

    CiTi 
    c/o Adult Programs - R. Shelanskey
    179 County Route 64
    Mexico, NY 13114

    1. Pre-admissions Testing (2025 class: Kaplan Practical Nursing)

      1. Informational flier on exam and how to sign up

      2. Arrive 15 minutes before scheduled start time

      3. Bring photo ID

      4. Allow up to four (4) hours for testing

    1. Two (2) Reference Letters 

      1. The individuals selected to complete a reference letter must mail the completed reference letter to CiTi directly or they can email the letter to AdultOfferings@CiTiboces.org

      2. Reference letters submitted by the applicant are invalid

      3. Printable reference letter forms

    1. Transcripts from high school and any college courses, if applicable

      1. Have transcripts mailed to: 

    c/o Adult Programs - R. Shelanskey
    CiTi
    179 County Route 64
    Mexico, NY 13114

         5.  Admissions Essay

      1. Printable Essay Form

    An admissions interview will be scheduled prior to program acceptance

Upon Acceptance into the Practical Nursing Program

Course Information

  • Tuition: $18,900 (Includes E-books, supplies and uniforms. Tuition also covers the NCLEX Exam Fee.)

    Application Fee: $75 non-refundable application fee required  

    Start Date: 11/3/25

    Application Deadline: 9/2/25

    Program Length: 1,200 hours

    Instructors: 

    Veronica Penoyer, BSN RN

    Christine Whitmore, BSN RN

    Graduation Rate: 67%*

    Graduates Employed in the Field of Nursing: 100%

    Archived Licensure (Passed NCLEX): 100%

    *CiTi data for 2023-2024 program year

    Location: CiTi Mexico Campus
    79 County Rt 64, Mexico, NY 13114 
    Building W350, Room 1

Contact Us

Testimonials

  • "I felt confident enough to enter into the accelerated BSN program through Le Moyne College and St. Joe's nursing progrem because of my time at CiTi. I have also accepted a job at St. Joe's on their materity floor. The LPN program at CiTi prepared me so incredibily well, especially with how it was taught. I am confident saying I never would have gotten here without you all." - Rose Margaret, alumna

Schedule

  • Approximately 11 months

    Phase 1: Monday through Friday

    Classroom theory days: 8am - 3:30 p.m.

    • Educational Enhancement days will be scheduled throughout Phase 1. Educational Enhancement days provide time for study groups, review, and appointments with instructors.

    Clinical days: 6:45 a.m. - 3 p.m.

    Phase 2: Monday through Friday

    Classroom theory days: 8am - 3:30 p.m.

    Clinical days: 6:45 a.m. - 3 p.m. 

    • Typically Tuesdays and Thursdays, changes to this schedule will be announced in advance

    • Some clinical experiences will be 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

  • This program is accredited by the New York State Department of Education Office of the Professions

    https://www.op.nysed.gov/